AMD in 2024: year in review AMD had something of a mixed year, but more was happening with its CPUs compared to the firm’s graphics cards. TechRadar · Dec 27, 2024
Building a gaming PC is too expensive, and GPUs really aren't helping Is the average consumer no longer able to afford an average gaming PC? It seems that way, and the outlook for the future looks shakier, too. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2024
How to shop for a new Mac at the last minute It's not too late to get a new Mac for the holidays, and I'll help walk you through what you need to know before you buy. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2024
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is almost impossible to find right now, but these alternative CPU picks might be a better bet AMD’s fastest gaming CPU isn’t an easy find, but there are some great alternatives to build around this holiday season. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2024
Chinese competitor to AMD and Intel claims its 32-core processor is as powerful as a 2021 Intel Xeon 32-core 'Ice Lake' CPU; a 64-core version is expected to be launched in 2025 Loongson's 3C6000 series processors rival Intel Xeon chips, showcasing China's semiconductor progress. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2024
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming handheld of 2024 The handheld market is way more than just the Steam Deck, with stunning little PC consoles from all over delighting both our hands and eyeballs. PC Gamer · Dec 26, 2024
Gaming laptop leaks with RTX 50 GPU, 192GB RAM, and Arrow Lake-HX CPU — Clevo laptop has monster 18-inch 4K display and Thunderbolt 5 ports Laptop manufacturer Clevo is reportedly preparing to debut an all-new high-performance 18-inch laptop at CES 2025 sporting extremely high-end internals and next-gen CPUs. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 26, 2024
Asus ROG Strix laptops with RTX 50-series GPUs will debut at CES 2025 Asus has a lot planned for CES 2025, including RGB dream gaming laptops with RTX 50-series GPUs and super lightweight laptops. Laptop · Dec 26, 2024
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: Performance and build quality improvements are claws for success The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a powerhouse of a handheld, with slick gaming performance, incredible battery life, a stunning 8-inch display, solid ergonomics, and impressive improvements to thermal design, trigger targets, and stability. Laptop · Dec 26, 2024
Intel quietly adds Jaguar Shores to its Gaudi AI Accelerator roadmap as it seeks to compete more fiercely against AMD and Nvidia Intel bets on Gaudi and Jaguar Shores to regain relevance in AI chip race against Nvidia and AMD TechRadar · Dec 26, 2024
Nvidia in 2024: year in review This year, Nvidia’s value went through the roof, and new RTX Super GPUs were definite crowd-pleasers. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2024
Can Qualcomm compete with AMD and Intel in the desktop CPU space in 2025? Qualcomm made a splash in the laptop market in 2024 with its Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips. Can it do the same for desktops in 2025? TechRadar · Dec 25, 2024
Vendors push Intel's promised performance-boosting firmware for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs — 0x114 beta BIOS updates coupled with the new CSME version 1854v2.2 Board partners have begun pushing BIOS updates for Arrow Lake containing the 0x114 microcode and updated 1854 ME firmware. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 25, 2024
Razer at CES — A history of wild gaming concepts with successful product launches, sample theft, and what to expect in 2025 Looking back at Razer's prototypes before the company potentially reveals another at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2025. Windows Central · Dec 25, 2024
Salon · Dec 25, 2024 A manufacturing renaissance is not easy If it can return, we will be on our way to creating a smart, prosperous economy. But there are several hurdles
TechRadar · Dec 25, 2024 This new digital marketing tool can generate an entire marketing campaign with just a few prompts Local AI processing powers Promeo marketing solutions.
TechRadar · Dec 25, 2024 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 mobile workstation review The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is a powerful mobile workstation for professionals. Despite its premium price, it boasts cutting-edge Intel CPUs, NVIDIA GPUs, and various configurations, making it a top choice.
Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024 Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.
TechRadar · Dec 24, 2024 Arc B580 surprises in content creation review: Intel's 12GB GPU is more than a match for the competition but driver issues dampened my enthusiasm Intel's new Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU competes well, but driver issues hold it back.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 24, 2024 Nvidia RTX 5080 mobile powered HP Omen 16 Max leaks ahead of CES 2025 — listing mentions a tasty new Intel Arrow Lake HX CPU, too The upcoming HP Omen 16 Max will feature Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake HX CPU and Nvidia's RTX 5080 mobile GPU
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 24, 2024 Broadcom has no Interest in buying Intel: CEO says no one asked Hock Tan dismisses an idea to acquire Intel, as Broadcom still has to devour VMware.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 24, 2024 I just tested one of the most underrated mini PCs of the year — and it packs a ton of power The AtomMan G7 Ti is the perfect mini PC if you’re short on desk space but want a lot of power in an incredibly thin package.
Windows Central · Dec 23, 2024 Oops! Acer's upcoming Predator Orion 7000PCs with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs were listed early by a German retailer with price tags that feel reminiscent of pandemic-era shortages. A German retailer has leaked two Acer Predator Orion 7000 high-end gaming PCs, each pairing an Intel Core Ultra CPU with a 50-series NVIDIA RTX GPU. The price tags seem to suggest the next generation of PC gaming is going to hit consumers where it hurts the most—their wallets.
TechRadar · Dec 23, 2024 This new rugged Panasonic 2-in-1 tablet with 13th-gen Intel processors, 5G connectivity, and a 12-inch QHD display is perfect for even the toughest conditions The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 33mk4 is built for demanding environments and offers enhanced performance for mobile workers in tough conditions.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2024 Cirrus7 Incus is the first passively-cooled mini-PC to support Ryzen 7 9700X — miní-PC is also updated for Intel Raptor Lake The Cirrus7 Mini PC design has been updated to support up to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X or Intel Core i9-14900T.